Electronics Support Student Placement

targetjobs UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access and fitness classes

Multiple discounts with partners

Free barista-style coffee

Job summary

Red Bull Technology offers an exciting undergraduate placement year in our F1 Electronics Team in Milton Keynes. The year-long program starts in the summer of 2027 and provides hands-on experience with Race, Test, Factory and Heritage Show Car operations.

You will work closely with Trackside Support to set up and support our fleet, perform data analysis, and gain exposure to real Formula 1 engineering and operations while learning from experienced Electronics Support Engineers.

Qualifications

• Studying towards Electrical/Electronics or related Engineering degree.
• Must be returning to university for at least 1 year after placement.
• Competitive Motorsport experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure F1 electronics and off-car systems.
• Analyze data from electronics and test rigs.
• Reference loom/sensor drawings, diagrams and CAD models.
• Diagnose faults on sensors and actuators and assist in fault resolution.
• Use a wide range of test and garage equipment as required.
• Assist in Remote Operations Room support during track events.

Skills

Data analysis

Electronics knowledge

Education

Electrical / Electronics degree

Mechanical / Controls / Motorsports engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Red Bull Technology has an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our F1 Electronics Team. The placements will run from the summer of 2027 for one year and offer the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and dynamic environment.

Based on our Milton Keynes campus, this exciting placement opportunity will give you full exposure to real Formula 1 engineering and operations. Working closely with the Trackside Support functions of the department, you’ll be helping to set up and support our fleet of F1 Race, Test and Heritage cars, and our Factory dynos and Rig Test systems, to meet the requirements of our Trackside teams, and other functions across the business.

The Main Accountabilities Of The Role Are

• F1 Electronics and off-car systems configuration and setup
• Data analysis of electronics and electro-mechanical systems operations, of both cars and test rigs
• Understanding and referencing loom and sensor drawings, system diagrams, embedded software models, car build documentation, operational procedures, IT documentation, and 3D CAD models
• Diagnosing and reporting faults on sensors, actuators and systems, and assisting in fault resolution
• The use of a wide range of test and garage equipment as required
• Assisting, where required, in Remote Operations Room support of track events
• Assisting, where required, in all general workshop and car build tasks

You should also be prepared to carry out hands-on tasks.

You will be supported by experienced Electronics Support Engineers in our Race, Test, Factory and Heritage Show Car operations as required. Car Data Analysis and Electronics Control Unit systems training will be provided.

Qualifications Required

The successful student will be studying towards an Electrical / Electronics degree or a Mechanical, Controls, Motorsports, or other applicable Engineering degree (preferably with an interest in Electronics) and be highly computer literate. You must be returning to university to study for at least 1 year after your placement year. It will be advantageous if applicants can demonstrate any previous competitive Motorsport experience.

Additional Information

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista style coffee, unlimited Red Bull and much more!